Kristi Miller, Blue Sphere Corp.

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Kristi Miller, Blue Sphere Corp.
Charlo'e Endless Supply to Endless Demand 1 Project Overview
A 5.2 MW plant producing green energy in Charlo8e through anaerobic diges;on of organic food waste •  The plant will use organic waste to produce green energy •  Organic compost will be produced as a result of the process •  Food waste will be sourced from the area immediately surrounding Charlo<e •  Over 100,000 tons of organic waste per year will be diverted from landfills to make clean energy 2 Location
•  Convenient locaCon just northeast of Uptown •  Johnson Road off of Graham Street •  Near I77 & I85 3 The Process Anaerobic Diges;on Process Digester Food Waste Clean Electricity Organic Compost Excess Heat Power 4 Strategic Partners •  Blue Sphere has a long term Power Purchase Agreement with Duke Energy to purchase the electricity •  Caterpillar is a financial partner in the project •  McGill will purchase the organic compost •  Austep, a proven leader in the biogas industry, will provide the technology and plant construcCon 5 Food and Processing Waste The Blue Sphere Charlo8e plant will use waste from: Food Processing Plants Beverage Bo<ling/Packaging FaciliCes Restaurants Hotels & Other Large Venues Grocery Stores Hospitals, Schools, & Other FOOD WASTE REQUIREMENTS Type of Waste Needed: Pure food waste (scraps, processing waste, spoiled foods, fats, oils, greases) Amount Needed: 400 tons per day Dry Ma<er Content: 25% 6 Suppliers Benefits of supplying food waste to Blue Sphere Charlo<e • 
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PotenCal for savings on waste disposal A<racCve company sustainability profile PromoCng green energy in Charlo<e Reducing waste in landfills 7 Charlo'e 8